PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM
The Professional Year program, also known as PY program is a gateway for the graduating students from Australian Colleges or Universities to step into the professional world.
What is Professional Year Program?
It is a one-year program that aims at nourishing the students for the practical life ahead, giving them the required practical knowledge to work in Australia. The program offers a workplace experience along with other guidance that the student needs in order to compete in the professional world, being an international. The program is currently customized for graduating students of Accounting, Engineering and IT. The three programs are taught separately, focusing on the respective field.
The 44 week program is comprised of two key components. This division is based on their learning outcome.
Theoretical Knowledge (32 weeks)
In the first division, the program focuses on the student’s interpersonal skills along with the skills that are crucial in getting a job. These include making an eye-catching CV and the ability to write a crisp engaging cover letter. This makes sure that the graduate’s CV never lands in the dustbin. Moreover, the student is also taught about the working environment and culture in Australian organizations. Student’s presentation skills are also improved along the course of this program.
Practical Knowledge (12 weeks)
The second domain focuses on improving the practical skills of the individual through a 12-week long internship that offers the students with an insight of the practical world. This part of the program teaches the students about the work ethics and develops the necessary skills to excel in the professional life. Through this part of the program, the student develops the communication skills that play a significant role in a successful interview. Lastly, the student learns several other skills that aren’t taught in schools, including the skill of building a references.
In a nutshell, the PY program provides the international graduates with all the fundamental skills, interpersonal and practical, that give the international students an edge over the others in the job market. Students qualifying this program are more adapted to the Australian Organization and the work ethics of the professional life.
Benefits of PY Program
- Gives you an additional 5 migration points.
- You receive a PY Program Certification.
- 12 weeks internship experience prepares you for a professional life ahead.
- Your communication and interpersonal skills are improved which increase your chances of employment.
- You learn a lot about the working environment and culture in Australian organizations.
- You develop the skills of writing engaging and eye-catching CV so you never miss a job.
- You overall build a network which helps you find the right job.
Requirements of PY Program
To be eligible for the PY program, you need to qualify the following requirements.
- Must have completed post-graduation or under-graduation from an Australian University.
- Must be under 50 years of age
- Must have a degree that qualifies for an occupation in the ‘skilled occupation list’ for the skilled graduate temporary visa (Subclass 485)
- Must hold a skilled graduate temporary visa (Subclass 485).
- Must meet the minimum English requirements i.e. a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS with a minimum of 5 in each component.
If you meet the above mentioned requirements then you can easily apply for a PY program and take a promising step towards your future in Australia.